Official Publication of the ( Volume 32 APRIL,1985 Number 4 Three Ordained to Priesthood at the Cathedral On Sunday, February 17th, Reverend they a large congregation were the Reverend Canon gathered at St. Luke's W. R. Stadnyk and Marlene Cathedral in Sault Ste. Lay, of Holy Trinity, Sault Marie for the ordination to Ste. Marie; while the the Priesthood of the Reverend Michael Wright Reverend Clifford Dee, the was presented by Canon J . Reverend Nigel Shaw and R. Neal, Diocese of , the Reverend Michael and Canon R. B. De Blois Wright. Wright, father of the ordi­ nand, and Mrs. Elaine The service began with a Wright, St. Luke's majestic procession of Cathedral. Choirs, Clergy and Lay Peo­ The Litanist was Dr. David ple of the Diocese. For this Gould. After being vested memorable occasion, the according to the order of celebrant was the Right Priests and receiving a Bi­ Reverend L. E. Peterson, ble, chalice and paten from of Algoma . the Bishop, the new Priests The Old Testament Lesson with the Dean concelebrated was read by Henry Gaines, the Eucharist with the Lay Reader from Holy Trini­ Bishop as chief c~lebrant. ty, and the Epistle was read Following the service by John de P . Wright, members of the congrega­ Chancellor of the Diocese, tion were able to greet the while the Gospel was read new Priests at a reception by the Reverend Muriel held in the Parish Hall. The Right Reverend Hornby. Refreshments were provid­ The Reverend Michael Wl'ight The Revel'end Clifford Dee L. E. Peterson The Reverend Dr. E. J. ed by the ladies of the Reed, from Trinity College, A.C.W . and tea ana coffee Toronto, was guest were poured by Mrs. Yvonne • preacher. In his Sermon, ad­ Peterson and Mrs . Joyce to dressed specifically to the Robertson. At the reception locese eeti MayafThu er lSay three ordinands and from numerous presentations The annual meeting of the Anglican Church curate at the parish of St. Michael and All Angels, there applicable to all Chris­ were made to the three or­ Women of the Diocese of Algoma will be held May , will discuss the role of contemporary tian people, Fr. Reed focus­ dinands. woman in the church; and the Right Reverend ed on three aspects essential The Reverend Clifford Dee 14th and 15th at St. Paul's Church, Thunder Bay. This in Christian unity. They are is Rector of the Parish of St. Walter Jones, of the Diocese of Rupert's Land, will meeting will mark the 100th anniversary of organiz­ talk on goals for the future. the Worship of God, the Paul's, Wawa with White ed women's work in the Canadian Church. Teaching of the Faith and River. The Reverend Nigel Every parish in the diocese may send up to four the Care of the Christian Shaw is Assistant Curate at Speakers for the meeting have been chosen in official voting delegates to the annual meeting of the Community. Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. keeping with the anniversary theme: Mrs. Ellen A.C.W., and as many other observers as they wish. The Presenters for the Marie with Heyden and May, of Burk's Falls, a past president of the diocesan Registration forms have been mailed out to all Reverend Clifford Dee were Searchmont, and the the Reverend Jerry Smith, Reverend Michael Wright is A.C .W., will speak on the background and history of parishes. For further information contact the Recor­ of Chapleau, and Elizabeth serving as Assistant Curate the Women's Auxiliary and Anglican Church ding Secretary, Mrs. Ingrid Koropeski, 381 Egan Woods, Wawa ; for the at St. Luke's Cathedral. Women; the Reverend Susan De Gruchy, assistant Street, Thunder Bay, P7A 2X2 0-807-345-1701). Algoma Committee on Public Education reports on its-recent studies On November 13th, the will be, from time to time, whole provincial system of Catholic are seem­ relating to which facilities is brought to the fore. This Right Reverend Leslie enhanced by regional per­ education. Further, the ingly inconsistent with each and under what cir­ committee is concerned that Peterson, Bishop of Algoma, sonnel from the various establishment of three non­ other and with the "Bishop's cumstances. This has today's Public Education all established an Ad Hoc Com­ Diocesan areas. contiguous committees to Committee for Education." already become a problem but ignores the spiritual mittee on Public Education This statement is made as a study - related matters of While this committee ex­ in Sudbury. dimensions of life and in the Diocese of Algoma. In result of the deliberations of implementation, overall fun­ presses concern for the (5) Another element which morality. The move to fund this action he asked the this committee to date com­ ding, and the independent maintenance of the moral could be implied in this Separate Schooling from Reverend Larry Winslow, of bined with the results of its school system which are and religious milieu of the whole situation would be the Public Monies will force the Thessalon, to form this com­ presentation made to the part and parcel of the conse­ Separate School System, it is "pooling of industrial Public sy'stem to clearly mittee. Executive Committee of the quences of this move is also very concerned about assessment." Although such state and publish its real ob­ Father Winslow was asked Diocese. It is to be rather disconcerting. the moral implications of the a move may prove to be ad­ jectives in these areas. to establish the committee to understood that this state­ However, the approach of current hesitancy of the vantageous to many (2) Rather than being consider two matters of ma­ ment is made in the full the Diocese of Algoma is to Separate School Boards to southern communities, it divisive, as many would jor importance to the knowledge of the Toronto be one which will pay very concur with the stated has already been shown in state, whole new oppor­ Diocese of Algoma and its Board of Education's close attention to the possi­ wishes of the government many .small northern areas tunities for mutal develop­ people. These were: (1) Im­ challenging of the constitu­ ble problems which could concerning these persons. how education would be all ment expressed in clear and plications and effections of tionality of the move to fully arise in the implementation The committee is concerned - but destroyed even under understandable forms are the extension of Public Fun­ fund the Separate School of this funding. Also, the that some method be current circumstances. The offered to society. Mutual ding to the Separate School System. This committee, in possible benefits of the move worked out whereby both of implications of this move understanding will be System. and (2) Concerns making this statement, is in for the whole of education these moral problems canbe would so fragment the whole enhanced rather than deter­ about the necessity for no way making any com­ must be considered. Con­ properly addressed. problem in such a manner red. Religious Education and mentary upon that cerns which have been ex­ (3) In like manner, the that the costs could easily (3) The Separate School Moral Values in the Public challenge. pressed to da te are as committee is concerned become prohibitive to pro­ System has often been ac­ Education environment. The Separate School Funding follows: about the transportability of vide any but the most cused of providing a strictly committee is to work with This committee, like so (1) The seeming disregard pupils between systems. rudimentary form of educa­ academic form of education reference to the effects of many others, is amazed at for the principles of Since both systems are to be tion in northern Ontario (in with little, or no, -emphasis the above within this the manner in which the democracy in the manner in funded with public money, it either the . Public or the upon technical learning. Diocese and in conjunction Government of Ontario is which this decision was would only be correct that Separate sector). Yet no Although, to many, this may with similar efforts in other said to have made this deci­ made and announced. all children could choose to statement has been for­ seem to be a disadvantage, Dioceses in . Four of sion without prior consulta­ (2) The redistribution of attend either system. The thcoming showing how all this committee is of the opi­ the five members of the tion with many of its own staff who are declared only condition of attendance will survive without raising nion that it may have much committee have members or the experts in redundant in the Public would be the acceptance of the taxes in the north beyond to say to a Public System backgrounds involving the ·field of education. Such System due to the transferr­ the basic principles of the that which any will be able that may have strayed too Public School Boards of an implementation made ing of students to the system they wish to attend. to afford. far toward the latter. Trustees. This group con­ Separate School Board. The (4) In short, in the private without sufficient planning Further, the committee is (6) Although we have bee" stitutes a core group which could be disastrous for the statements from the Roman concerned that such sector, it is a principle that told that this move will not competition leads to ex­ transportability be available burden the taxpayer any Canon McCausland was speaker at Order of St. Luke meeting at all levels of education and more than at the present cellence. Perhaps such will not just at the secondary be the result of the public time, the committee finds it funding of two school By Ivy Glenday within the sacramental life Those present felt level. difficult to understand how Carion John G. Mc­ of the Church. Canon Mc­ privileged to discuss this Again, this is a commit­ systems. such items as special educa­ The Algoma Committee is Causland, retired Priest of Causland was a member of subJect with one so ment which is being avoided tion,_ French immersion, the Algoma Diocese and the Committee that worked knowledgable of the history by the Roman Catholic extremely concerned about Francais programs, music, the need for Religious former Superior of Canadian for 20 years on the revision of the Prayer Book. Canon system. etc. can be offered in both SSJE, was the guest speaker of the Prayer Book which McCausland has written a (4) The problem of re­ Education in the Public systems without substantial School Sector. Despite the at a meeting of the North ga ve us the Canadian Book number of booklets and allocation of physical increases to the taxpayer at Bay Chapter, Order of St. of Common Prayer in 1959. pamphlets on religion in facilities. This committee arguments concerning the some governmental level. plural nature of society to­ Luke, on February 13th, at The section "The Ministry general and the Anglican understands that a move Given the above concerns·, St. Brice's Church, North to the Sick," "Forms for Church in particular. He has such as this would require day,- it does not require a the committee also sees op­ genius to realize that our Bay. Laying on of Hands" and served on various commis­ that physical facilities be portunities for overall The prologue to the "Anointing of the Sick" were sions on Church Union and transferred between Public young people, as a whole, education in Ontario. are receiving a strong Canon's talk was I Corin­ explained and discussed, Liturgical matters and is and Separate Boards. 0) By the very nature of thians 12: 28-30. He pointed particularly before and after currently preparing a book However, no guideline has technocratic education this situation the whole ques­ without any real apprecia- out that there is need for an the revision of the Prayer a bout his 52 years of been established to say who tion of Religious Education Office of Healing that is Book. Ministry. would make decisions in the Public School System (Continued 011 page 2) I 2 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - APRIL - 1985 Announcements Public Education- _ALGOMA ANGLICAN (Continued from Front Page) May 16th, 1985, St. Michael and All Angels, Thunder Bay, at 10:30 a.m. (Ascension Day): tion for the spiritual dimen­ The committee will be Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma The Ordination to the Priesthood of: sion of life. Such is not a call meeting regularly over the P.o. Box 1168, Sault Ste . Marie, Ontario P6A SN7 The Reverend Morley Clark, Trinity Church, for indoctrination into any next several months. As Marathon. given set of beliefs. Rather, thoughts are developed they The Right Reverend Leslie Peterson, Bishop The Reverend Susan de Gruchy, St. Michael and All it is advocating an exposure will be presented to the Hugh K. N. Mackenzie, Editor public news media, the Robert J. Boyer, Associate Editor Angels, Thunder Bay. to Judaeo-Christian beliefs D. Oosterbaan. 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Telephone : (705) Forum of Canada; one on the subject of ted to the Minister of Educa­ 842-3531. all men unto me." The week before Easter published by Anglican Guaranteed Annual Income; tion in December, 1984, by has always been the most important part of Book Centre and by the United Church, which the Ecumenical Study Com­ James Lorimer and also contributes four other mission on Public Educa­ the year for me. To follow. the daily lec­ submissions on the monoply Co., To ronto. $14.95. tion. By recommendation of That Easter-tide with JOY was tionary and read. the story of our Lord's of international corpora­ this committee, and with the bright. Reviewed by tions, nuclear energy, and The sun sllone out with fairer Passion at times was so moving that it drew the Reverend support of the Diocese of light, the Canadian constitu.tion. Algoma Executive Commit­ When, to their longing eyes tears. Such amazing love . . . such drama; Canon David N. Mitchell restored. Reflecting the changes in tee, a letter to this effect will The apostles saw their risen the violence, the greed, the ideas of people, Here, within a scope of near­ the Roman Catholic Church be sent to the Minister of LoRD. meeting the abundant love of God in the ly three hundred pages, is a since the Second Vatican Education signed by the He bade them see his hands, collection of twenty-one Council, there are five his side, events of Jesus' life during those days in Bishop and the Chairman of Where yet the glorious wounds documents chosen from documents by their Bishops, this committee. abide: among those submitted by The tokens true which made it Jerusalem. presenting views on In providing such a back­ plain The intimate gathering of the few Canadian Church groups to economic justice, Northern ing, this committee points Their LoRD indeed was risen government agencies bet­ development, and out that, while supporting again. faithful for the Last Supper - the words ween 1970 and 1983 on a the Constitution, Immigra­ JEW. the King of gentleness •. the principle of Judaeo­ Do thou thyself our hearts pos­ from the Cross - of forgiveness, of agony, variety of topics embracing tion and Refugees; but the Christian values and sess, a wide range including That we may give thee all our of hope - our lives are different because of greater number of selections religious teaching (in addi­ days Poverty, Rights of Native are by Committees and Task tion to opening and closing The tribute of our grateful, the cross of Jesus Christ. - Love is greater praise. Peoples, Responsibilities of Forces representing the ma­ prayers), the Ministry of Business and Corporations, than Sin. jor Christian denominations Education finds itself with o LORD of all. with us abide Refugees, and Oppressed and the Canadian Council of In this our joyful Easter-tide: Love vanquishes vicious evil ... Love course guidelines in this From evay weapon death can Peoples in other countries, Churches. area dating back to 194f ') It wield conquers death. etc. Thine own redeemed for ever There are no separate would certainly be rec(ull­ shield. When a person is baptized in the con­ The editor, who holds doc­ Anglican papers included in mended that such a gregation of Easter evening into the death torates in theology from st. the book, but the author has deplorable situation be Michael's College, Toronto given full credit to the remedied quickly. ~r:s~l and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the, mean­ and the University of leadership and involvement ing of our vocation as the baptized people Strasbourg, France, has of the Anglican Church in of God emerges. gathered in his book a social matters over the Easter Sunday's large gatherings are valuable record of the in­ years in his Introduction and volvement of Canadian list of further reference " Common Praise" joyful, but there is a secret peace, an Churches in many of the material. abiding hope, a sense of gratitude for the social issues during those While recognizing that By Canon John G. McCausland, S.SJ.E. Father's love in Jesus upon the Cross that years when a certain these suggestions on how to political leader had...,aroused cope with the injustices of We owe a tremendous debt to the modern makes the Allelulias on Easter morning far the hopes of Canadians with society do not have the fuB Liturgical Movement for the restoration of Eastertide. more significant. the vision of a "just support of the Church The central truth of the Christian Faith, the Resurrec­ society." membership, Dr. Williams ' tion, has come to its proper place, at the very time that offers only one paragraph on the "fact" of the Resurrection is being denied, or as Arising out of a growing Moderns say, put on the back burner. Yours in Christ, concern by Anglican, Pro­ the activity of the Con­ federation of Church and Quite rightly the Prayer Book presents us with a testant, and Roman Catholic wide variety for the Easter Season. We have the daily Churches during the decade Business People. This group of the 60's and previously, to fosters a better understan­ Proper Preface; we have the special psalms, lessons, ~r+-- which he refers in his In­ ding between lea'ders of the Epistles and Gospels of Easter Week. It is important Leslie E. Petersoll, troduction, the documents Church and business com­ that our choice of hymns represents the various em­ BishoJJ 'of Algoma. munities by helping to define phasis and implications arising from the Easter truth. he selected begin, ap- and clarify the moral issues Anglicans are accustomed, during Lent, to have hymns needed in making decisions which, in the first two weeks, represent our need for of national and international penitence, forgiveness -and reconciliation. For the last concern. Indeed, as this two weeks, the whole fact and purpose of the crucifix­ The Bishop's Itinerary issue goes to press the Con­ ion is presented to us in some of the finest hymns and anthems. Our custom with regard to Eastertide leaves APHIL federation ' s Executive April 1st, 7:00 p.m. - Sl. Peter's and Christ Church, Sault Ste. Marie, Confirmation. Director, the Reverend much to be desired. April 2nd - Algoma Deanery Quiet Day. Charles Plaskett, is prepar­ For Easter Day and .I.<:aster I, I would suggest the April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. - St. Matthew's, Sault Ste. Marie, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. ing to leave on a three week usual selection. However, there would be a return to April 6th, 7:00 p.m. - Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. Marie, Confirmation. visit to South Africa to get ancient if Hymn No. 51 (blu\~ ) 376 (reU) were sung bet­ April 7th, EASTER, 9:15 a .m. - Sea Cadets - The Armouries, Sault Ste. Marie. some first-hand experience ween the Epistle and Gospd. After Easter Day, 153 April 7th, EASTER - St. Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie. of what is taking place in (blue) 456 (red) would be suitc.l ble. If three lections are April 12th, 10:30 a.m. - Ecclesiastical Matrimonial Commission. that land about which there used No. 51 could be divided -- first two verses after O.T. Lesson and rest after the l!~pistle. As the Apostles April 14th, 11 :00 a.m. - St. Alban's, Capreol, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. is so much controversy. April 14th, 7: 30 p.m. - St. Mark's, Garson, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. It cannot be expected-that and the Christians reflected up,)n the mystery of the April 15th, 7: 30 p.m. - Church -of the Epiphany, Sudbury, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. all the social problems to Resurrection, its implications h~came clearer as 'St. April 16th - Sudbury Deanery Quiet Day. which the Churches have Paul's Epistles demonstrate. This can be expressed in given their attention or in hymns in the following way: Offertory Hymn -;:- Easter April 16th, 7:30 p.m. - st. Michael & All Angels, Azilda, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Day 165 (blue) 464 (red), Offertory Easter I - 397 April 17th, 7:30 p.m. ~ All Saints', Coniston, Confirmation. which they are currently in­ April 19th to 21st--G .A. Festival, st. Michael and All Angels, Thunder Bay. volved are covered in this (blue) 49 (red). If the parish is using the BCP Propers, book, but it is an indispen­ The Offertory, Opening Hymn and post-Communion April 21sl, 7:00 p.m.--Healing Service, St. Paul's, Thunder Bay. hymns would use the theme of the Good Shepherd. If AprIl :l:lnd - SL Mary's, NIpigon, Confirmation. sable reference source for April 23rd - St. John's, Schreiber, Confirmation. our time. We hope Dr. the parish is using the new Lectionary and three lec­ April 24th - Trinity Church, Marathon, Confirmation. Williams will continue his in­ tions, I would suggest 606 (blue) 179 (red) as Offertory April 25th - Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitouwadge, Confirmation. terest and research and of­ hymnl because it places the emphasis on our ~ord's April 28th, 10:30 a.m. - St. James', Gravenhurst, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. fer his readers more works oblation of Himself, and our acceptance of His Gift to April 28th, 7:30 p.m. - St. Thomas' Bracebridge, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. of this nature. A record of us. The same theme is present in No. 235 (blue) 324 April 29th and 30th - Ontario House of Bishops. what the Churches have (red), Of course there are many other hymns suitable April 30th - Provincial Executive. done and are doing in the for Eastertide but I have tried to emphasize two things . MAY wide area of relief and First, since Eastertide gives us the central fact of our May 3rd, 7:45 p.m. - Church Army Commissioning, Toronto. development in Canada and religion, we should use the whole season to thank God May 4th - Camp Temiskaming Committee Meeting. Overseas . would be an ex­ for his revelation and (,2) we should recognize that the May 4th - St. Simon's Church, Temagami, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. citing sequel to this volume. mystery of the Resurrection has to grow in us. From May 5th, 10:30 a.m. - st. Paul's, Haileybury, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Dr. Williams is frank in Easter III until Pentecost, the Liturgy turns to the May 5th, 7:30 p.m. - St. John's, New Liskeard, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. pointing out that in spite of revelation about the Holy Spirit. May 6th - St. Faith's, Charlton, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. all the efforts of the Chur­ Hymns 477-489 (Blue) 244-249 and 265 (red) will May 10th, 10:30 a .m. - Ecclesiastical Matrimonial Commission. ches in giving expression of provide a good preparation for the festival of May 12th, 10:30 a .m. - St. John's, Thunder Bay, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. their concern there has been Pentecost. Hymns 179-182 (blue), especially 180 (blue) May 12th, 7:00 p.m. - St. Michael & All Angels, Thunder Bay,'Confirmation and Holy little success in making a 483 (red), are additional possibilities. Number 182 is only a small section of a hymn -which Fr. Wallis, SSJE, Eucharist. "just society" ; but should May 13th to 15th - Diocesan A.C .W. Annual, Thunder Bay. the Church be concerned wrote. The tune is very unsatisfactory, and I regret to May 15th, 7:30 p.m. - St. Stephen's, Thunder Bay, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. about success, or being say that the booklet in which a satisfactory tune was May 16th, (Ascension Day), 10:30 a.m. - Ordination to the Priesthood, Sl. Michael and All faithful to the Gospel? We provided, is now out of print. Somebody might have a Angels, Thunder Bay, of The Reverend Morley Clark, The Reverend Susan de Gruchy are sure many stories of copy of my daily meditations produced sometime in and The Reverend Mark Moote. faithful service are waiting the 1950's. May 22nd to 25th - SYNOD. to be written. ALGOMA ANGLICAN - APRIL - 1985 3

, ' An inspiring occasion when Rector inducted at St. John's I New Liskeard In an impressive ceremony Other Scriptural Readings held on St. Matthias' Day, were given by . the February 26th, the Reverends Ronald Duncan Reverend Robert Flowers and James Hutcheson, the was Inducted as Rector of Reverend Canons Arthur st. John the Evangelist, New Chabot and John Mc­ Liskeard, by the Ar­ Causland, and Sister Judy chdeacon of Temiskaming, Saul, of the Church Army. the Venerable H. Ross The Rector presented Kreager. David Williams with his Lay The procession was led by Reader's Licence. The Rec­ Crucifer Mark Flowers, the tor then celebrated the Rector's son, and included a Eucharist, assisted by Ar­ large choir, several clergy chdeacon Kreager and Lay from Temiskaming Deanery Reader David Williams. and local clergy of other The flowers in the Sanc­ denominations. tuary were given by Mrs. The service was the Alter­ EVa Joy in loving memory of nate Form (published as her husband Frank Joy, a Number 3 in the Canadian long-time Lay Reader, Lay Anglican Liturgical Series, Steward and Synod 1974) and approved by Delegate. Bishop Peterson. The Server The service was well­ was Robert Sharp and the attended by parishioners organist Mrs. Carmel Hoyle. and visitors, some from the An enlightening, uplifting Rector's former Parish in and encouraging sermon on Lively. " Shared Ministry" was The ladies of the Parish preached by the Rural Dean were congratulated for pro­ of Temiskaming, the viding a wonderful pre­ INDUCTION SERVICE: The Venerable. II . Ross from right) as RectOi' of the Church uf SL John the Reverend Canon Donald Induction dinner for the out­ Kreager, Archdeacon of /Temiskamsing, (seated, centre), Evangelist at New Liskeal'd when a special evening set'vice Landon. The keys to the of-town clergy, and for the duly Inducted the Reverend Robert Thomas Fluwers (third took place Febnlal'Y 26th . Church were presented by reception following . Rector's Warden Mrs. Iris Robert and Marolyn Lancaster. Flowers and their children The Old Testment reading are happily settling into the Sunday School Workshop held at Thessalon and the Epistle were read by newly-renovated Rectory, By Margi Tumer the Lay Stewards, Mrs. and will long remember this Methods of teaching were thew's in Sault Ste. Marie ten evaluations by those at- needs of their individual Bridget Franks and Biff happy evening of fellowship emphasized at a Sunday and ran a CLEW (Christian tending. classes. The Reverend Gigg. The Reverend Frank and beginning of Ministry at School workshop held at the Leaders' Effectiveness The teachers outlined Muriel Hornby showed the Mason read the Gospel. St. John's. Church of the Redeemer, Workshop) for the Algoma several expectations at the teachers a number of Thessalon, on March 2nd. Deanery. beginning of the day. They resources that are available l The workshop was con- Approximately 40 persons hoped to learn new ideas and to them. The teachers ex- St. Thomas Choirs ducted by Father Tim attended this workshop, methods to help children pressed a special concern Delaney, of St. Matthew's, seven of whom felt the need learn about God in the about teaching Sunday won outstanding awards Sault Ste. Mar ie; the to form a team to learn how church. They wanted to School in a small parish, Reverend Muriel Hornby, of to run workshops for any share resources, gather new when classes consist of in Lakehead Music Festival St. Joseph Island, and three kind of lay group. It is hoped information and learn the several age groups. As the By Susan Klassen across Canada. It was a Sunday School teachers as these workshops are held children's new needs. The day ~~ew to ~ close the eight Music at St. Thomas' busy week and St. Thomas' from St. Matthew's. this team will continue to group learned how to plan as partIcIpants m the workshop Church, Thunder Bay, is an Choirs received the highest Such workshops are the grow until eventually there a group, and conducted were asked to give a written integral part of the services marks given that week and brain storm of Father are teams all around the several discussions using an summary of the day and a each and every Sunday. A were highly praised for their Delaney who while working deanery. enabler (leader), recorder general consensus illdicated dedicated and talented efforts. The senior choir in the Schrieber parish re- The Thessalon workshop and observer who sat out- most expectations were met. group of 45 singers plus an placed first in their category quested help with his Sunday was the first one held by the side the group and offered Following the workshop a ll-member bell choir, under with a mark of 88, singing School. A group for the St. Matthew's group and was evaluation after the discus- pot-luck . supper prepared the direction of Organist and "And The Glory of The Parish Education Program attended by eight Sunday sions. . by the Thessalon' group, was Choir Director F-rank Lord" and " Climb Every from Huron subsequently School teachers from MUrIel Hornby offered the enjoyed in the church hall. Pierce, keep busy Mountain." An ensemble came to Schrieber. Bishop Thessalon, Blind River, and teachers a talk on techni- The workshop team hopes to throughout the year with dif­ group of 12 voices placed Peterson later agreed to St. Joseph Island. The ques of teaching and hold a deanery workshop ferent activities and presen- first with a mark of 87 and a send four persons to one of workshop ran from 9: 00 resources. S~e sugge~ted the snortly and they now as , ting various styles and hymn sing quartet con­ the Huron conferences to a.m.to 4:00 p.m. and con- teachers adjust theIr cur- team leaders will evaluate periods of music in the sisting of Kathy MacDonald, learn further. Three of these _ s!sted o.f group discussio.n, ricul~ms or make their own the Thessalon workshop as a church. Dorothy Morrison, Harvey people then came to St. Mat- fIlm strIPS, songs and wnt- currIculu,ms to meet the basis for the future. On Oecember 16th, the Ziegler and George Klassen choir presented their annual also received high acclama­ Christmas Choral Evensong tion and a mark of 87 . of Carols and nine Lessons. The choir, having, received Pancake supper was big attraction at Elliot Lake The program this year took the highest mark of any By Bill Stewart The supper, at $3 a head for reserve stock of ingredients, p.m. and continued for two the format of the annual choir, makes them eligible the regular stock of batter hours. Eager diners waited in line adults and $2 for children, Christmas Eve Service of for two major Lakehead raised $1,100 for the church and sausages barely held out The custom of eating pan­ carols and lessons as heard Music Festival Scholar­ Shrove Tuesday for one of to the end, Fr. Nicolle said. the treats of the season - a - money which St. Peter's cakes on Shrove Tuesday at King's College, Cam­ ships. Nancy Pierce, will use to help replace its "We had about enough left to began hundreds of years bridge, England. Despite Dorothy Morrison and Anne heaping h~lping of make three or four pan­ Shrovetide pancakes with old oil-fired furnace with gas ago. According to religious stormy weather 300 people Hartley entered a senior heating next spring. cakes." custom rich foods had to be attended and Archdeacon duet and trio category and sausage at Sb Peter the The men went through 30 cooked and eaten on the four Apostle Anglican Church, Every year men of the ~ Haddon made his first public placed second out of a large feast days of Shrovetide Elliot Lake. church get-together to put on kilograms of pancake mix, appearance since his recent class. the supper. This year 15 men 32 kilograms of sausage, 20 preceding Lent, leaving illness. The bell choir received the The Reverend Russ Nicolle participated, assisted by liters of syrup, eight litE( rs of nothing in the cupboard but Lessons were read by highest marks during the said about 400 persons lined three women who set the milk, three pounds of coffee, the bare necessities. members of the choir and week. They played "Fan­ up in the church all for the tables for the diners and lent six pounds of butter and a Using these ingredients to choruses from Handel's tasy on Hyfrydol" and "Fan­ annl1.31 pancake supper - a a helping hand in the kit­ considerable amount of make pancakes became a Messiah were sung. Airs and tasie in G Major" receiving considerable increase from chen. juice. tradition on the final feast recitatives were beautifully marks of 90 and 91 respec­ last year's 325. Although the church kept a The supper started at 5 day, Shrove Tuesday. done by soprano Kathy Mac­ tively. They were presented Donald, contralto Dorothy with two certificates bearing Morrison and tenor Harvey gold seals. Ziegler. Lighter selections Over 75 members of St. were also presented Thomas' Church including throughout the evening with choirs were involved in the soloists Anne Hartley, Glen festival with many receiving Craig, Kyla Landy and first place standings in Edith Johns. Kathleen vocal, piano and instrumen­ Hartley played a hand bell tal classes. St. Thomas' solo to a spell-bound au­ J.A., under the direction of dience. The program ended Mrs. Nancy Pierce, also with everyone standing for entered the festival for the...... the reading of the ninth first time and placed first in lesson and the choir their category with a mark heralding Handel's Hallelu­ of 87. It was an exciting jah Chorus. The congrega­ week with many classes be­ tion took part in the singing ing held at St. Thomas' of carols, arranged by David Church and was truly a lear­ Willcocks, and were also ning experience for all. able to follow the entire ser­ St. Thomas' Church is in­ vice by a specially designed deed fortunate to be blessed program that had been with the many musical gifts printed for the occasion. The and talents that God has choir was accompanied by given them, and the choirs organist Marcella Smithers are also grateful for the and a 12-piece ensemble, of support continually given to members from the Thunder them by the members of the Bay Symphony Orchestra. congregation and Ar­ After the Christmas Season chdeacon Haddon. the choir was busy prepar­ The choir is now busy ing for the Lakehead Music preparing for Easter Ser­ Eat"1 LaRocque, Parish Lay Reader, left, and Mark Festival. The festival, held vices and have begun AT ELLIOT LAKE: Vince Jackson, chairman of the Lawson, right, cooked up approximately 1,200 pancakes at every year, is one of the rehearsals for Handel's board, serves a heaping plate of pancakes and sausage to the successful pancake suppet·, at St. Peter's the Apostle largest in Ontario with ad­ "Dixit Dominus" to be one of the 400 diners at SL Peter's Church's annual pancake Church, Elliot Lake. This year $1,050 was raised for the judicators coming from all presented next fall. supper. church, compared to-the $800 bmught in last year. 4 ALGOMA ANGLICAN ...:.... APRIL - 1985 Around Algoma For Noah it was "100 Percent chance of Rain" On February 24th, the On February 10th, a sur­ At the Church of St. John younger members of the prise Coffee Party, arrang­ the Evangelist, Thunder Church of the Epiphany ed by the Reverend" Michael Bay, the A.C.W . takes Choir, Sudbury, put on a Wright, was held to honor orders each year for home­ delightful jazz cantata, en­ Dean 1. L. and Mrs. Robert­ made Easter eggs. The titled, "100 Percent Chance son on the occasion of their chocolate-covered and fruit­ of Rain" by Walter Horsley. -10th anniversary at St. filled eggs sell for $1.50 each. Directed by Organist and Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Each egg is packaged in an Choir Director Judith Marie. The many well attractive Easter basket. Aavisto, the event suc­ wishers, gathered in the cessfully climaxed the many Parish Hall, enjoyed the hours of dedicated rehear­ refreshments provided by sal, begun during Choir the A.C.W. Tea and coffee Even in the depths of winter the Camp Manitou School this past August. were poured by Mrs. Yvonne The talents of two Senior Peterson and Mrs. Jean No­ Central Committee is busy planning for the 1985 camp­ Choir members also enhanc­ ble. ing season. The first ed the production. Mrs. At Sault Ste. Marie, a Pre­ meeting of the season was Kristin Daniel choreograph­ Lenten party was held at SL held February 1st at the ed the imaginative Luke's Cathedral Sunday home of Father Terry Ben­ movements and actions, as School on February 17th. nett in Blind River. The well as creating a The children participated in committee nas a new, more marvellous Noah. Mrs. Ruth a service which was con­ formal structure, with eight Dean made the unique ducted by the Reverend subcommittees, each reversible costumes, which Michael Wright. Scripture responsible for a particular flipped smoothly from a passages were read by An­ element of the camp grey "rainy-day" side, to a nie Shaw, Samantha organization. Central Com­ bright rainbow-color side - Wallenius and Joanne mittee Chairman Hugh a delightful effect! JAZZ CANTArA: The younger members of the Choir of the Church of the Epiphal\'y. Wright. Thl' pianist was Hamilton stresses that The cantata was fittingly Sudbury, presented a cantata about Noah, "One Hundred Percent Chance of Rain," on Mrs. Ida Hale. Following the Manitou's organization sung, with the Old Testa­ February 26th. Left to dght are, fl'ont row: Catherine Daniel, Stephanie Karp. Richard service, the children should take the form of an ment lesson being from the Naka-Bruce, Lesley White. Katey Mark. Robert Naka-Bruce, Robbie Bell; second row: decorated their L-enten inverted pyramid. The story of Noah, and was well Lena Frederick. Carolyn Grieve, MI'S, Aavisto, Linda Bayley, Stacey Karp; back row: Boxes and then enjoyed ice largest group, the campers, received by a full congrega­ Noah, Vicki Maeck, Tim Bolton; absent. Bea Bolton. cream and cookies as did the are at the top. Campers tion. It will be en­ Assistant Curate! come first. thusiastically remembered by all as a musical treat, a job well done ~ and a wonder­ Speaker gives Manitou ful way of sharing together in our church family. add ress on Vacation Sheila Sandys-Wunsch was Central America at the organ, and Roger Pile Suggestions on drums. Janet Parker, Develop­ ment Education officer for By Don and Vivian Hall Mission Matters the Anglican Church spoke Apparently in Italy all roads lead to R0me, but in of her experiences in Algoma no roads lead to Camp Manitou. Access is by HONG KONG: Visitors Nicaragua and of the nature here may join in "alter­ the camp boat only. Consequently many people who of the conflict in that country would doubtlessly fall in love with our church camp native tours" to help them to a very receptive audience share the life situations of have never had the opportunity to experience it. in Parry Sound. Janet was Many "regulars" first came to know the "Manitou typical Hong Kong residents invited by the local Ten in working class spirit" under the watchful eye of their parents, at fami­ Days For World Develop­ ly camp. In a few years, when they're old enough to neighborhoods and church­ ment Committee to address run community projects, leave the nest for a week, they're drawn back to the a seminar \);} Central boys ' or girls' camps. As teenagers they frequent the day-care and vocational America, with the focus on training centres. The trips youth camp, and the circle is later completed when Nicaragua. they bring their own children back to family camp. are arranged by the Hong She was able to com­ Kong Christian Council. Families, large or small (even one person municate her concerns families), would do well to include Camp Manitou in CARl BOO DIOCESE: about the situation in that their summer vacation plans. Each of the three family Anglicans in Mission has country, and the ongoing camps has its own flavor , but all offer fresh air, Chris­ enabled the formation of the conflict with the Reagan Ad­ tian fellowship, and good times in an idyllic setting. Valemount and Area ministration, by presenting Eight miles out of Whitefish Falls, on the beautiful LD.E.A. Centre in Vale­ the story from the peoples' Bay of Islands, the area inCludes some of the best mount, B.C. I.D.E.A. stands perspective, those people yachting water in the world (but who can afford a for Information, Direction, who are trying, with the help yacht?) . The boat trip leaves telephones, freeways an1d Education and Assistance. of church agencies, to be bill collectors behind . . The Centre is planned to br- self-supporting and produc­ Each family has their own cabin, of course, but ing members of the com­ tive. The strife and civil many activities turn out to be group endeavours. munity together to work on wars are undermining the Everyone pitches in for an hour or so each morning to common concerns and pro­ efforts of the people to be help withJhe camp chores. After lunch someone might vide resources and counsell­ economically viable. In­ get some canoe instruction going, or a discussion ing to support people who deed, their survival as a peo­ group, or an expedition to the sauna. Everything are struggling with social ple is threatened. ' moves at a relaxed pace, and those who would just like and economic needs. This ecumenical event was to loaf in the sun have ample opportunity to do so. MALA YSIA: The Seminari well attended by people Would-be sunbathers can find prices, dates and the Theoloji Malaysia in Kuala from the Anglican, Roman like in the annual brochure, which is being distributed Lumpur has now been ac­ Catholic, United and Pres­ to all parishes. The prices are surprisingly low, thanks credited by the Association byterian Churches in the to volunteer labor. Dedicated volunteers skilled in for Theological Education in community. There was also areas as diverse as plumbing, human relations and life South East Asia . The a good sized delegation of guarding keep labor costs near zero. seminary, where the Anglicans from across the Nurses, first aiders, leaders, instructors and han­ Reverend Gordon Finney, Deanery of Muskoka. As a dymen are always needed. This year there is an urgent from the Anglican Church of result of the seminar, a per­ need · for bronze medallion lifeguards to cover the Canada, is teaching, was manent Ten- Days Commit­ month of July. Anyone interested in a rewarding ex­ begun in 1979 by Anglicans, tee will be established to perience (with free room and board) should contact the build on the interest and Miniatm'e ehUl'ch Lutherans and Methodists, Chairperson of the Personnel Committee - Sheila Cole to provide training of a high commitment fostered by (Site 14, R.R. 3, Box 2, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 4N1. standard in the Malaysian listening to one who had Phone: 705-522-3512). context. There are now 58 been there. Part of that com­ An article in next month's Algoma Anglican will Church within a Church full-time students ' of whom mitment involves writing take a look at the philosophies behind two of the one­ By Margi Turner centre aisle lined with pews 18 are women. The ac­ letters to M.P.'s, the week camps for young people. Don't wait until then to on each side. A baptismal creditation team commend­ Minister for External Af­ sign up, though. There are only a limited number of Church of the Redeemer. fairs, and the United Nations Thessaloll font stands near the en­ ed the impressive ac­ openings, and early registrations help the directors to trance, while a tiny pulpit complishments of the facul­ Ambassador as well as keep­ plan a quality program. Sunday School children at graces the front. Even a ty and the large library that ing in touch with the current the Church of the Redeemer, hymn board listing the hymn has been built up. issues. Thessalon, have received a numbers hangs from the very special gift. A wall. Much to the delight of miniature church con­ the children the roof lifts off 25th Anniversary Homecoming structed from popsicle and the inside of the church HIS joyful Eastertide, st. Mark's Anglican Church sticks, complete with stain lights up to offer a better T Away with sin and sorrow! Gars6n, OntarIO glass windows was given to view of the treasures inside. My.Love, the Crucified, the children by their special Burt's love for children and Hath sprung to life this morrow. April 21st, 1985 friend, Burt Heard. Burt his devotion to Thessalon's known for his wooden han­ Sunday School is evidenced Had Christ, that once was slain, Holy Communion at 4:30 p.m. dicrafts designed the church by this special presentation. Ne'er burst Hu three-day prison, Celebrant, Canon Harry Morrow. St. Mark's Rector 1960 and filled it with minute It will hold a place of honor Our faith had been in vain: Pot-luck Dinner to follow details. The small wood'en a t the Church of the But now hath Christ arisen. staircase at the front of the Redeemer for many years to building leads to a carpeted come. My flesh in hope sha.ll rest, Coming Events For St. Mark's And for a season slumber: April 1985 Till trump from east to west If any clergyman would like to avail Shall wake the dead in number. . April 14th - St. Mark's 25th Confirmation and Holy Com­ himself of the opportunity to stay in Il­ munion, 7:30 p.m. fracombe for either the month of July or the Death's flood hath lost his chill, April 21st - Homecoming Service, 4:30 p.m . Since Jesus cross'd the river: Guest: Canon Harry Morrow, Celebrant. month of August, and would be willing to Lover of souls, from ill Pot-luck Dinner to Follow. take the Services on Sundays, please con­ My passing soul deliver. Amen. April 28th - Pancake Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Service. Breakfast to follow. CoWLEY CAROL BooI.. 1902- tact: The Reverend Canon G. Sutherland, Everyone Is Welcome Box 248, Huntsville, Ontario, PDA lKO. ~~~